do somebody proud
do (one or oneself) proud
1. To do something well and cause one or oneself to feel pride as a result. You really directed a fantastic play, Janet—you've done yourself proud! I know that math is a tough subject for you, so you really did me proud by getting an A- this semester.
2. To be very kind, magnanimous, or conscientious when hosting one. Oh, I had a wonderful stay at Anna's house—she was a very attentive host and really did me proud.
See also: proud
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
do somebody ˈproud
(old-fashioned, British English) look after a guest very well, especially by giving them good food, entertainment, etc: We spent the holidays with them and they really did us proud.See also: proud, somebody
do yourself/somebody ˈproud
do something that makes you proud of yourself or that makes other people proud of you: The team did us proud by winning 3-0 on Saturday.See also: proud, somebody
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- kick (oneself) for (doing something)
- wash (one's) hands of (someone or something)
- wash hands of
- wash one's hands of
- wash your hands of
- wash your hands of somebody/something
- wash your hands of something/someone
- keep in sight
- keep sight of
- keep sight of somebody/something